paraesthesia
/ˌpɛrəsˈθiʒə/
noun
- An unusual or abnormal sensation in the skin, such as tingling, prickling, burning, or numbness, often without a clear physical cause.
- After sitting cross-legged for an hour, she felt a strong paraesthesia in her foot.
- Some people with diabetes experience paraesthesia in their hands and feet.
- The doctor explained that the temporary paraesthesia was caused by pressure on a nerve.